Sunday, April 29, 2012

Saturday was a "Special" Day (otherwise known as the "Perfect Storm").

We'd known for several weeks that Sarah had not one, but two dance recitals on Saturday April 28th. So, we got tickets for the whole family and planned on spending the day at the Snowflake social hall where the recital was being held.
Then, about a month ago Caleb brought home tickets to the Scout-o-Rama, also to be held on the 28th. Well, I'm sure we can squeeze in a trip down to the park for the scout-o-rama. So, that went on the calender as well.
Then, a few weeks ago, Caleb's pine wood derby car won 3rd place in his pack race, which meant he was invited to attend the district pinewood derby race held on the 28th as well. Hmmm....O.K. , no problem, I'll make sure Sarah gets to her morning recital, and Dad can take Caleb to the pinewood derby race. Then, we'll all meet up to watch Sarah's afternoon recital together.
Then, We got a call from Adam's sister Malorie, SHE GOT HER MISSION CALL TO TACOMA WASHINGTON!!! YAY!!!!....She scheduled her endowment session in the Mesa temple at 5:00pm...on the 28th.
O.K. new plan. We'd go to the Scout-o-rama first thing, then have Adam take Caleb to register Caleb's car for the pinewood derby while I got Sarah ready for her morning recital. Then, Adam would leave for the Valley and I'd just drop Sarah off at the Social hall and take Caleb to the pinewood derby. Eliza and I would hang out and support Caleb, then pick up Sarah, have lunch and then we'd all (except Adam who traded his recital ticket for the Friday night show) go to Sarah's afternoon dance recital together. O.K. this could work....
THEN, on Tuesday I found out that my great Aunt Dorothy (who lives in Snowflake) passed away. On Wednesday I found out that her funeral would be on...you guessed it...Saturday the 28th. My grandparents would be coming into town to stay with us for a few days on Thursday, while several other family members would be arriving at various times on Saturday....
So, here's how it all went down..We woke early on Saturday and after breakfast, all the kids got showered and dressed. Caleb in his scout uniform, Sarah in her dance costume and Eliza, Adam and I in regular clothes. We all got our Sunday clothes laid out. Adam for his trip to the Temple, and the rest of us for the funeral. We skipped the Scout-o-rama and Adam took Caleb to go get his car weighed in and registered for the Pinewood Derby while I helped Sarah get ready for her recital and My grandparents,(bless their hearts) got breakfast all cleaned up and helped make the house presentable for the other visitors who would be arriving that day. Adam left for Mesa, and I loaded the kids in the car and dropped off Sarah at the Social Hall. Then we took Caleb to the P.W.D. race. The race was an hour late getting started. grrr. By the time Caleb had raced in his first heat, it was time to pick up Sarah from her recital. So, I left Caleb and Eliza at the race by themselves and picked up Sarah. We went back to the races (where Sarah was mortified to be seen in her recital costume), and cheered for Caleb for a couple more races. It was clear that the races were going to continue for a while, So the girls and I left Caleb at the races and went home to change into our clothes for the funeral. My brother Paul's family was at our house, and after some quick hugs, we got dressed, then grabbed Caleb's clothes and took them to him to change into just before the funeral. Poor Caleb had to leave the P.W.D. races before they were done, but it was clear that he wasn't going to place anyway, so he hurried and changed in the bathroom and we got to the church for the funeral just in the nick of time. The service was beautiful. But Sarah and I had to skip the concluding service and internment so we could get Sarah to her evening recital on time. My Parents kept Eliza and Caleb with them during the internment and luncheon, and they all arrived at the recital in time to watch Sarah dance!
Whew!!! We did it!!
At one point during the day, the girls started bickering. I told them My stress level was at an "8" so they better stop. Eliza asked what would happen if my stress level got to a "10"?... I told her my Head would explode.... Sarah started whimpering, and Eliza kept whispering "Oh no!" over and over. I realized they actually believed me, but I didn't care. I just let them believe it, and for the rest of the day Eliza would ask me where my stress level was at, just to make sure it wasn't getting any closer to that dreaded "10"! Hahaha! I'm so mean!
Anyway, the day is done. I'm now enjoying a nice, peaceful Sabbath. My stress level hovers between 2 and 3, only because I've got dishes to get done. But I'm definitely out of the danger zone!

Here are some pics. from Sarah's recital. They were actually taken during the dress rehearsal. I forgot to take my Camera with me yesterday. Can you blame me?

Sarah did an awesome job at every performance! We are so proud of all her hard work and dedication. Way to go Sweetie!

Gurr Family Dictionary

Those of you who have spent time with our family may have noticed that at times, we seem to have a language of our own. I thought it would be helpful to let you know what some of our favorite words and phrases mean to us.

Adgita (ad-je-tu) n. The feeling of being annoyed, or having heartburn, or indigestion. "Honey, I ate to much chili-dog-Pie, and it gave me adgita."

Buggy (bug'i)n. Any off road vehicle used solely for recreational purposes. Also known as ATV's. "Dad will you take us for a buggy ride on the Ranger ?"

Chokev. This is what the kids call throwing up. " I'm feelling sick. I think I am going to choke."

Choncho (chon-choe) n. A small town in northeastern AZ. the town is actually called Concho, but it reminds us of the town in the movie "Nacho Libre". So, we named it after a character in the movie... Choncho. "Man, If I had a double wide in Choncho, and one in Hell. I'd rent out the one in Choncho, and live in Hell.

Gee-on-out-o-here!adv. An expression directed at dogs. Adam loves shouting this phrase at dogs. He does it just so he can sound like a red neck. It's actually quite hillarious when he says it.

Grandma Milkn. Chocolate milk. While we never have chocolate milk in our home, Grandma Quist seems to have it on tap. "Mom, how come you never give us Grandma Milk?"

"Becauase I'm not Grandma that's why."

Janice bowln. an extremly large plastic bowl. It can be used for just about anything from bathing babies to holding a giant batch of popcorn. Every year Ruth's Aunt Janice gives us one for Christmas. "I need a Janice bowl, I'm about to choke."

Jonny-Big-Rig (jon-E-big-rig) n. any abnormaly large object or person. "Adam, you shouldn't call that lady a Jonny-Big-Rig. It's offensive!"

Junky Momma !adv. This term originated several years ago in the Quist household. It is an expression of extreme excitement. "After opening a box of lego's on his sixth birthday Russ was so overjoyed, that he yelled "Junky Momma!"

Popawheelie (pop-a-weel 'i) v. Making the front tire of your bike lift up off of the ground."Mom! Watch me popawheelie !" n. The name of Caleb's bike riding club. "Mom, I have new club called the popawheelie club, and I am the President."

Quit it Out !adv. An expression that means stop. One day Adam either meant to say "quit it" or "cut it out." The result was "Quit it out !" Now we say it all the time. "You better quit it out or you will be going to your room young lady!"

Sledn. a snowmobile." Kids,. its snowing ! Call Grandpa and ask him to bring up his sleds so we can go on a sweet ride."

Tempern. The kids way of saying temperature." Mom I dont feel good. You should check my temper."

About Us

Adam and I met way back in the second grade. Sixteen Years later we went on our first date,and within four months we were married. Adam is everything a husband and father should be. I consider myself truly blessed that he's mine for eternity. Two years after we were married I became pregnant with triplets. Eliza, Sarah, and Caleb joined our family in Dec. of 03. They are our miracles and we thank our Heavenly Father every day for sending them to us.
Adam spends his days as a General Contractor,operating grading and excavating equipment. I get to be a homemaker and raise our trio as a "stay at home mom". When Adam and I were kids, he loved playing in the sandbox with his toy trucks and tractors. I loved playing house with all of my baby dolls. I guess we're both living out our childhood dreams.
We love the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It brings our family so much happiness. And that's why.. "We are a Happy Family."